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Letter: David S. Greenough to William H. S. Burgwyn, November 25, 1864

Boston Nov 25 1864
My dear nephew,
Yours of 22 with the information that you had at last received the valise of clothing, reached me this morning just in time to save me from a controversy with the express which took it in charge. If nothing is missing but the tread needles & buttons, I think you are fortunate considering the [?long] delay & [?exposure].
It gives us all great pleasure to receive one of your letters (and by the way I duly rec' [sic] yours of 13th) & when you favor us, we duly appreciate it. It is so much of an effort for me to write that I am obliged to make mine as short as I can. Don't let [?them] be your [illegible], but write all the [?rules] will allow. I trust you will have no difficulty in getting the jack coat. I thought I sent nothing but what the permit [?....braced].
Your cousin John is improving. He is able to sit up half an hour a day, and we all feel much relieved. The family all desire [?the] kindest [?remembrances] to you. Have you heard from home. Affely [sic] yours D. Greenough
Capt W. H. S. Burgwyn
A A Genl. Prisoner of War at Fort Delaware, Del.

Boston Nov 25 1864
My dear nephew,
Yours of 22 with the information that you had at last received the valise of clothing, reached me this morning just in time to save me from a controversy with the express which took it in charge. If nothing is missing but the tread needles & buttons, I think you are fortunate considering the [?long] delay & [?exposure].
It gives us all great pleasure to receive one of your letters (and by the way I duly rec' [sic] yours of 13th) & when you favor us, we duly appreciate it. It is so much of an effort for me to write that I am obliged to make mine as short as I can. Don't let [?them] be your [illegible], but write all the [?rules] will allow. I trust you will have no difficulty in getting the jack coat. I thought I sent nothing but what the permit [?....braced].
Your cousin John is improving. He is able to sit up half an hour a day, and we all feel much relieved. The family all desire [?the] kindest [?remembrances] to you. Have you heard from home. Affely [sic] yours D. Greenough
Capt W. H. S. Burgwyn
A A Genl. Prisoner of War at Fort Delaware, Del.